Independence Day is celebrated in India on August 15, when the country got freedom from the oppressive British colonial rule in 1947 after decades of struggle and sacrifices.

Did you know? India used to print currency for Pakistan for almost one year after Independence

Myanmar's junta celebrated the country's 75th Independence Day on Wednesday (January 4) following a show of force in the capital city of Naypyitaw. A parade was held in Naypyitaw with a military display of tanks, missile launchers and armoured cars.

Military-ruled Myanmar marks 75 years of Independence

Since the Independence and partition of both nations, the competition between India and Pakistan has been visible in many aspects of life. And cricket is an arena in which this is seen, often with ferocious displays of loyalty and nationalism from both sides.

Did you know? Three cricketers represented both India and Pakistan in international Test matches

WION's Palki shares her notes to self as India enters its 74th year of Independence.

Gravitas Plus: Is India truly free of the British?

Lal Bahadur Shastri, born on October 2, 1904 was one of the key figures of the Indian Independence Movement, and also the second Prime Minister of independent India.

Remembering Lal Bahadur Shastri: Trials and tribulations of India's second Prime Minister